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The Warmth of a Snow Angel
The long dark nights of the winter in the northern hemisphere offer the occasion to recall and dwell in memories that appear in the waking dreams of nostalgia. Trauma can do strange things to memories. Memories are often blocked. Thankfully, age seems to be able to heal some of the scars, so trapped memories can be released and emit the light and warmth of the hearth located in the heart.
By Katherine D. Grahamabout a year ago in Families
I Wish You Were Here
14 years ago today, you left us. I really wish that you were here right now to tell me that Jesus loves me and to remind me to trust in him, but... you taught your daughter well as she keeps reminding me. You'd be so proud of my Mom!
By The Schizophrenic Momabout a year ago in Families
Bunny Hop Hop
The sign reads: Handmade, A locally made product. The price reflects these two factors. A beautifully painted ornament hangs on a branch just beyond the sign. The ornament depicts a holiday scene outside of a house that happens to look like her childhood home. The family is playing in the blankets of snow. A sunset is just starting, shown by the presence of sky blue still being present with slight tints of pink, purple, and orange behind the silhouettes.Wendy could almost picture it already on her parents tree amongst the other ornaments. Each ornament adorning her parents tree was a gift, or purchased from a trip, or representing some special moment. The Christmas tree was more than just a decoration. It was a patchwork of their lives together. The tree was a photo album, of sorts, of years passed. The problem was purchasing the ornament without being seen and without being suspected of shoplifting. Of course the ornament was a one of a kind, which added a bit of anxiety around putting it back. It's not that the others were bad, but they felt lacking next to this one. She heard footsteps approaching behind her. Wendy shoved the ornament under the tree, hoping it was hidden and out of sight.
By simplicityabout a year ago in Families
The Lost Letters: A Nostalgic Reflection. AI-Generated.
Once, communication meant waiting for the postman’s knock or the whisper of a telegram. Songs like "Nai Telephone, Nai Re Piyon" were born from this era, weaving stories of longing and delayed connection. But those days are slipping through the cracks of modernity, fading into memories that today’s generation, raised amidst digital instantaneity, may never truly comprehend.
By Md. Solayman Hossain Sabujabout a year ago in Families
The Heart and Soul of Christmas Traditions: 10 Beautiful Reasons We Celebrate (2024). Content Warning. AI-Generated.
The Heart and Soul of Christmas Traditions: 10 Beautiful Reasons We Celebrate (2024) Discover the magic behind the most cherished time of the year—when love, laughter, and timeless traditions bring families closer than ever.
By mohammed Faisalabout a year ago in Families
The Feeling of Love: A Journey Through Every Relationship. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
The Feeling of Love: A Journey Through Every Relationship Begin this journey of deep, emotional bonding and intimate connections within your life. As love cuts across many relationships in our lives, this handbook delves into the science and ways you can cultivate lasting love to help you understand and enjoy close emotional relationships.
By Sitare Alamabout a year ago in Families
DISPOSABLE. Content Warning.
I need to buy some new undies. Several pairs reveal a parting of ways between the elastic and the cotton fabric and, as my mother used to say, what if you were taken to hospital and were wearing those? As a child I had no real idea what she meant. Like when I had my appendix out? Is there special hospital underwear? But like a puppy I picked up on the tone of voice. Shame. It would be shameful to have decrepit underpants viewed by… well, by anyone. I remember her repairing her own nylon undergarments, sitting by the window where the light was best, bending over the needle and thread. It was a necessity; she had no income of her own and the only way to purchase personal items was by putting a few pence aside from the weekly housekeeping. That scrimping and saving was preferable to the stressful, yet ultimately inevitable, conversation with my father about increasing the housekeeping money. Though conversation isn’t the right word. Inquisition. Interrogation. Ritual humiliation. Any and all of those.
By Bruce Jenkinsabout a year ago in Families
Biblical Advice for Teenage Girl
Teenage years can be hard, especially for teenage girls who have to deal with extra stresses in today's fast-paced world. As parents, teachers, and guardians, it's our job to give advice based on faith and knowledge. The Bible contains deep lessons and principles that can help young girls become strong, compassionate, and emotionally grounded adults. This article is about Biblical advice for teenage girls, which has real-life uses.
By Teenage Parentingabout a year ago in Families
Thanksgiving Party Invitations
When it comes to planning a party, even a Thanksgiving party, a large amount of focus is placed on the party itself. While it is important to thoroughly plan out and prepare for you Thanksgiving party, in advance, there are some party hosts who forget the importance of inviting their guests. While guests always end up getting invited, it isn’t in the way that they always wished to be invited. If you are hosting a Thanksgiving party, you are urged to invite your guests with real party invitations; you will find that there are a number of benefits to doing so.
By Alexey Sabadyrabout a year ago in Families
Should You Incorporate Dinner into Your Thanksgiving Party?
Have you recently made the decision to host a Thanksgiving party? If so, do you plan on incorporating a Thanksgiving dinner into that party? While a large number of Thanksgiving party hosts do, you are not necessarily required to. If you are unsure as to what you would like to do, it may be a good idea to examine the advantages and disadvantages of pairing a Thanksgiving dinner with a Thanksgiving party.
By Alexey Sabadyrabout a year ago in Families
Booking Your Summer Vacation
This year a large number of couples and families intend to take a summer vacation. Summer vacations are popular. In fact, they are so popular that it is likely that you are interested in taking one. When it comes to booking a summer vacation, there are a number of ways that you can make your reservations.
By Alexey Sabadyrabout a year ago in Families
